Quality Control Technician

We are recruiting for a Quality Control Technician at a flavor manufacturer in San Clemente, CA. The company is expanding its QC team. This is a hands-on lab role focused on testing raw materials and finished flavorings to make sure they meet company standards and applicable regulations.

What you will do:

• Sample, test, and approve finished products, including sensory, pH, density, colorimetry, viscosity, gas chromatography, FTIR, moisture, and titrations
• Prepare certificates of analysis and specification sheets
• Investigate non-conforming material and run material hold procedures when needed
• Inspect the production floor to confirm procedures and GMPs are being followed
• Open and close the QC lab, including equipment verification and validation
• Monitor, verify, and validate critical quality control points
• Confirm plant sanitation standards are met
• Work with manufacturing, sales, procurement, R&D, and regulatory teams
• Support continuous improvement in the lab and on the floor

What you need:

• Bachelor of Science, ideally in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or food science
• General lab knowledge, including equipment verification and validation and keeping the lab clean
• Hands-on wet chemistry testing experience
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Reliable and predictable attendance

Nice to have:

• 1-2 years of QC experience in food manufacturing
• HACCP certification or another food-related certification

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, onsite in San Clemente, CA.